The 4 New Year’s Resolutions Cardiologists Always Make

The 4 New Year’s Resolutions Cardiologists Always Make

It’s the season when many people set New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead, and these goals are often related to physical health. Experts say there’s one big area that many people should focus on when it comes to their well-being: cardiovascular health. “Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America,” said…

Thousands of doses of childhood vaccines reportedly transported into Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing

Thousands of doses of childhood vaccines reportedly transported into Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing

Thousands of doses of vaccines against childhood diseases have started to be delivered into the Gaza Strip to support a growing health emergency in the region, the Palestinian health ministry in the Hamas-controlled government announced Monday. The vaccines to treat childhood diseases, including polio and measles, are estimated to be enough to cover vaccinations for…

Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs — but a recent study confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine (WashUMed) in St. Louis, Missouri, analyzed the brain scans, smoking history and genetic risk of 32,094 participants of European descent from the UK Biobank database….

These were some of the most potentially dangerous products recalled in 2023

These were some of the most potentially dangerous products recalled in 2023

Although U.S. consumers buy products on the assumption that they are safe, potentially dangerous items often make it past regulators and into retailers. In 2023, the year began and ended with recalls and warnings involving products that can be deadly for children. Here’s a look at some products recalled last year that consumers should be…

Sen. Fetterman Feared News About His Depression Would End His Political Career

Sen. Fetterman Feared News About His Depression Would End His Political Career

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids. “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have…

Dry January tips, health benefits and terms to know — whether you’re a gray-area drinker or just sober curious

Dry January tips, health benefits and terms to know — whether you’re a gray-area drinker or just sober curious

The arrival of the new year means many people are gearing up for Dry January, the increasingly popular challenge of quitting alcohol for the month.  As the sober curious movement gains traction, with more people reassessing their relationship to alcohol, experts say they expect to see even more participants this January.  “This year, it’s actually becoming even more popular…

New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps

New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps

When it comes to setting healthy resolutions for the New Year, sleep is just as essential as nutrition and exercise, experts agree. A lack of sleep can put you at a greater risk for obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, poor mental health and even early death, according to the Centers for…